Churches and Religion
Information about Churches and Religion in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1859-07-12, Richmond Dispatch; St. John’s Church yard is in bad shape
1860-10-30, Richmond Dispatch; Political parties are meeting at various places, including Metropolitan Hall, First African Church, and Springfield Hall
1860-11-01, Richmond Dispatch; Chapel of St. Paul’s on 5th, between Canal and Byrd Streets was consecrated yesterday
1860-11-01, Richmond Dispatch; description of the danger posed to men slating the steeple of the Broad Street Church.
1860-11-12, Richmond Dispatch; British account of the Prince of Wales’ trip to Richmond - notes on the ill-taste of the "ruffianly" Richmond crowds, the Prince’s visit to the state Capitol (important anecdote about the Houdon statue), St. Paul’s Church, t
1861-03-14, Richmond Dispatch; the burial grounds at St. John’s Church are in a terrible state of disrepair. Paper advocates “an appropriation…to put it in good order”
1861-05-04, Richmond Dispatch; Rev. Francis Boggs, the Chaplain at Camp Lee, has been elected Captain in the 1st VA Inf.
1861-05-15, Richmond Enquirer; destructive fire at 20th and Cary streets; Libby & Son building narrowly escapes
1861-05-21, Richmond Dispatch; religious services are held at Camp Lee, administered by Dr. Hoge and Dr. Duncan
1861-05-29, Richmond Dispatch; ladies of the Monumental Church are doing work for the soldiers in the Mechanics' Institute

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